G1882 ἐπανόρθωσις (epanórthōsis)

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Noun, Feminine

Quick Definition

ἐπανόρθωσις, εως, ἡ n.f. correction, reformation

Strong's Definition

a straightening up again, i.e. (figuratively) rectification (reformation)

Derivation: from a compound of G1909 (ἐπί) and G461 (ἀνορθόω);

KJV Usage: correction

UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

ἐπανόρθωσις (G1882)

noun, f. | -εως | ὀρθός

72.16 · True, False · Accurate, Inaccurate

to correct, correcting faults to cause something to be or to become correct, with the implication of a previous condition of faults or failures

2TI 3:16

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Thayer's Greek Lexicon

ἐπ-αν-όρθωσις, -ews, 7, (€mavopOdw), restoration to an upright or a right state; correction, improvement, (in Grk. writ. fr. Dem. down): of life and character, 2 Tim. iii. 16 [cf. τὸν Oedv .. . χρόνον ye πρὸς ἐπανόρθωσιν (αὐτοῖς) | προσιζάνειν, Plut. de sera num. vind. 6]; with rod βίου when finally judgment is held’; cf. Huther [or Ellic.] | ad loc.) ; ἔργῳ ἀγαθῷ, to be devoted to good works, 1 Tim. | added, Polyb. 1, 35,1; Epict. diss. 3, 21,15; σεαυτοῦ, id. ench. 51,1; [ἠθικὴ δὲ τὰ πρὸς ἀνθρωπίνων ἐπανόρθωσιν ἠθῶν, Philo de ebriet. § 22; οἵ. de confus. lingg. § 36 fin.]; (cf. ἐπανορθοῦν καὶ εἰς μετάνοιαν ἀπάγειν, Joseph. antt. 4, 6, 10).

Mounce Concise Greek Dictionary

ἐπανόρθωσις epanorthōsis 1x

correction, reformation, improvement, 2 Tim. 3:16*

Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon

** ἐπ-αν-όρθωσις, -εως, ἡ

(< ἐπανορθόω, to correct, restore; cf. II Mac 2:22) [in LXX: I Es 8:52, I Mac 14:34 * ;]

correction: of life, II Ti 3:16 (cf. MM, Exp., xiv).†

Moulton & Milligan — Vocabulary of the Greek NT

ἐπανόρθωσις. For the literal meaning of this subst. see ἤίελεὶ 8304 (end 1i/B.C.) εἰς τὴν ἐπανόρθωσιν τοῦ ἱεροῦ τῆς ᾿Αρτέμιδος. With the metaph. usage in 2 Tim 315, cf. P Oxy II. 237% 30 (A.D. 186) καίτοι πολλάκις κριθὲν ὑπὸ τῶν πρὸ ἐμοῦ ἐπάρχων τῆς δεούσης αὐτὰ τυχεῖν ἐπανορθώσεως, “although my predecessors often ordered that these (abstracts) should receive the necessary correction,” 26. 1. 7829 (iii/A.p.) ὃ προσῆκόν ἐστι πρᾶξαι περὶ τῆς τούτων ἐπανορθώσεως, and 76. 6714 (A.D. 338) πάντα μέν, ὡς ἔπος ἐστὶν εἰπεῖν, ὅσα εἰσχύειν τι δύν[α]tla] παρὰ τὴν τῶν νόμων [ἰσχὺ]ν πρὸς ὀλίγον εἰσχύει, ἐπανορθοῦτε (/.—ar) δὲ ὕστερον ὑπὸ τῆς τῶν νόμων ἐπεξελεύσεως, ‘everything, it may be said, that is able to withstand the power of the law withstands but for a short time τῶν ἐπαν[αστ]ά(ν)τίων τῶι δήμωι | ποήσω.. .. τὰς ἐν τῇ αὐλῇ κέλλας, “I have leased together with the above-mentioned premises the chambers in the court”’ (Edd.), BGU IV. 1046%-7 (ii/A.D.) ὃ αὐτὸς ἐπάνω yevdp(evos) καὶ σιτολ(όγος), P Hamb I. 1217 (a.p. 209-10) ὑπὸ τῶν ἐπάνω πρεσβίυτέρων) : cf. P Oxy VII. 1032%4 (A.D. 162) ds ἐπάνω δηλοῦται, ‘as stated above.” In connexion with time the phrase ot ἔπάνω χρόνοι, ‘‘the former times,” is often met: e.g. in P Hib I. 96% 23 (B.c. 259), P Oxy II. 2681? (a.p. 58) 76. 237 vill. 38 (Α Ὁ. 186), P Tebt II. 39717 (a.p. 198). For the use of ἐπάνω as an “improper” preposition ( “above,” ‘‘over’’) cf. P Oxy III. 4958 (a.p. 181-9) é]v A.D.) ἐὰν θέλῃς ἐπάνω κορκοδείλου (1. kpoKo- by metathesis) διαβαίνειν, P Flor I. 505? (a.p. 268) ἐπάνω λίμνης, and see Thumb in 7/ZZ xxviii. p. 422 for the survival of this usage in MGr ἐπάνω, ἐπάνω᾽ς, ἀπάνω. It may be added that ἐπάνω changed out of ἐπάνου is found in an ancient “‘curse”’ strongly tinged with Jewish influences—Wiinsch AF 324 (Carthage—Imperial time) (ἔτι ἐξορκίζω ὑμᾶς κατὰ τοῦ ἐπάνίω) τοῦ οὐρανοῦ θεοῦ : cf Isai 1418. For ἐπάνωθεν, not found in the NT, but frequent in the LXX, see BGU IV. 11987 (B.C. 4).

Liddell-Scott-Jones — Greek-English Lexicon

ἐπανόρθωσις (epanorthōsis) — correcting. ἐπανόρθ-ωσις, εως, ἡ, setting right, correcting, τᾶς ψυχᾶς [Refs 5th c.BC+]; revision, νόμων Legal cited in [Refs 4th c.BC+]; ἐ. ἔχειν to be capable of improvement, opposed to ἀνίατον εἶναι, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; of circumstances, amendment, [Refs 2nd c.BC+]

STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Greek Lexicon

ἐπ-αν-όρθωσις, -εως, ἡ (ἐπανορθόω, to correct, restore; of. 2Ma.2:22) [in LXX: I Est.8:52, 1Ma.14:34 * ;] correction: of life, 2Ti.3:16 (cf. MM, Exp., xiv).† (AS)

Bible Occurrences (1)

3:16

📖 Greek Word Study — In-Depth Study from Precept Austin

Correction (1882) epanorthosis

Correction (1882) (epanorthosis from epi = upon + anorthoo = make straight again which in turn is from ana = again + orthoo = make straight) literally means a straightening up again and thus a restoration of something to its original and proper condition. In secular Greek literature it was used of setting upright an object that had fallen down and of helping a person back on his feet after stumbling. It also referred to repairing a broken arm, thus making it straight again. After exposing and condemning false belief and sinful conduct, Scripture then sets straight and builds up through its divine correction...putting us back on our feet so to speak so that we can continue on the pilgrim path of growth in Christ likeness, holiness, sanctification. Correction is Scripture’s positive provision for those who accept its negative reproof. Therefore, putting aside all malice and all guile and hypocrisy and envy and all slander like newborn babes, long for the pure milk of the word, that by it you may grow in respect to salvation” (1Pe 2:1,2-see notes 1P2:1, 2:2) Paul emphasized the restorative power of God's Word in his parting words to the Ephesian elders And now I commend you to God and to the word of His grace which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified (Acts 20:32) Webster's 1828 dictionary defines correction as the act of bringing back, from error or deviation, into conformity with a just standard...In scriptural language, whatever tends to correct the moral conduct, and bring back from error or sin. And of course as Albert Barnes says No reformation can be permanent which is not based on the principles of the word of God. The Word of God restores the fallen sinner to an upright position and sets the erring one again on the right path. FOR TRAINING (child rearing) IN RIGHTEOUSNESS: pros paideian ten en dikaiosune: (2Ti 2:25; Dt 4:36; Neh 9:20; Ps 119:9, 10;119:11 Mt 13:52; Acts 18:25; Ro 2:20) for instruction (KJV) instruction in righteousness [or, the behavior that God requires] (Analyzed Literal) giving instruction for right living (GNB) training them for a life that has God's approval (GWT) showing them how to live (CEV) for education in righteousness (BBE) discipline in obedience and for training in righteousness (in holy living, in conformity to God’s will in thought, purpose, and action) (Amp) training in right living (JNT)